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Remarks by Secretary-General António Guterres at the event "Portugal 3D: Democracy, Decolonization, Development - 50 Years of the Carnation Revolution" organized by Permanent Mission of Portugal on the 50th Anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution (25 April).

The United Nations Global Digital Compact (GDC) has emerged as a key process in negotiating the future of technology and the improvement in digital cooperation among countries. As one of the proposals outlined in the UN Secretary General's Report "Our Common Agenda", the GDC seeks to foster a responsible and inclusive digital environment that benefits everyone, addressing key digital divide issues and ensuring a safe digital space for all. 

Since 1991, the UN has helped strengthen democracies around the world by offering electoral assistance to States and territories. From refining electoral laws to bolstering voter registration amidst conflict and fragility, the UN's support fosters stability and paves the way for peaceful transitions and democratic resilience worldwide.

Video message by António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, for the Third Summit for Democracy.

UN Women is convening a high-level side event, in partnership with Member States, civil society partners and UNDP, OHCHR and UNFPA to highlight how multistakeholder, issue-based coalitions at the country or community level can accelerate and safeguard gender equality gains.

The High-Level Event aims to promote dialogue and exchange of ideas among women leaders of government entities on financing for gender equality as a strategy for poverty eradication, inequalities and institutional and democratic strengthening.

Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/54/L.3 - "Mandate of Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order" - Submitted by Cuba - ADOPTED (YES 31 ¦ NO 13 ¦ 3 ABSTENTIONS)

Comments to the media by Charles Michel, President of the European Council, following his statement in the UNSC Ministerial meeting on Ukraine.

On the occasion of International Democracy Day, this event seeks to deepen our understanding of the profound relationship between inclusive democracy, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the forthcoming SDG Summit.

A special event marking the International Day of Democracy.

Media stakeout by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, Ferit Hoxha, Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations, and Sergiy Kyslytsya, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, on Ukraine.

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.